tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273666970697605402.post8611606120707847505..comments2023-11-03T04:01:40.696-07:00Comments on polecat news and views: Cap and trade propaganda from Paul KrugmanDon Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10428502379334087553noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273666970697605402.post-6183594564891426172009-09-28T09:36:57.617-07:002009-09-28T09:36:57.617-07:00That's right. $160 per year would render cap&a...That's right. $160 per year would render cap&Trade ineffective. It would not make anyone stop driving an SUV or make anyone even replace a lighbulb. But 1% of GDP would do all of that and more. 1% of GDP is about $500 per person per year, and yes it would make people change their energy consumption habits, without question. What would be the point of Cap&Trade if it only costs $160? it would be pointless. <br /><br />It makes one ask the question "what is the real reason they want Cap&Trade then?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7273666970697605402.post-55999271261925891692009-09-28T07:56:22.076-07:002009-09-28T07:56:22.076-07:00Very ironic indeed that Krugman would chastise oth...Very ironic indeed that Krugman would chastise others for lacking fair-mindedness and intellectual rigor. This cap and trade scheme is far too costly. Write Congress to voice opposition at http://tiny.cc/pxIgi.AS50noreply@blogger.com